The Arc of the South Shore, a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities, proudly announces that it has received outstanding scores from the Commonwealth’s Department of Developmental Services for its day habilitation program and residential group homes.
Every two years, the agency’s day habilitation program and residential group homes are licensed by the Department of Developmental Services and graded on health, safety and quality processes. This year the day program and the residential supports program both earned marks in the highest percentile.
The Arc of the South Shore staff recently celebrated the successes at Ryan’s at Hanover Crossing.
“We could not be prouder of our amazing team; they are truly setting the standard for care in the disability community,” said Abigail Parrilla, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore. “When we say that we provide the highest quality care to people with disabilities we mean it – and these scores are the proof!
About the Arc of the South Shore, Inc.
The Arc of the South Shore (The Arc) was founded in 1951 when a group of individuals created a school for children with disabilities. Then, in 1967, The Arc was deeded property at Webb State Park in Weymouth; the space gave the agency a permanent home and the opportunity to expand. By the end of the 1980s, The Arc became a multi-service agency. Today, The Arc is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit providing information, referrals, and community programs for individuals with disabilities.
These services include an Autism Resource Center, early intervention program, community supports, employment services, day supports and habilitation programs, in-home care, and residential services. All of their programs are based on their six core values of people first, community, transparency, self-determination, diversity, and respect. The Arc serves participants from communities throughout the South Shore, including Abington, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, and Norwell. Through their 72-year history, they have helped more than 100,000 people.
